MAKING SCRAP RECYCLING EASY AND PROFITABLE.

For over 100 years, Grand Rapids Iron & Metal has been making scrap recycling easier and more rewarding. Whether you’re running a business or just looking to get rid of some metal, plastic, or paper products, we go above and beyond to help you recover the value of your scrap.

NEED A PICK-UP?

We know you’ve got a busy schedule, so we will send a truck to pick up your recyclable materials, process them, and quickly pay you. It’s a hassle-free approach that puts time back in your day and adds revenue to your balance sheet.

GET AN EXPERT OPINION

You may have recyclable material hiding in plain sight that you don’t even realize. We’ll send one of our experts to your site to help you discover new sources of revenue, at no extra cost to you.

INTEGRITY YOU CAN TRUST

We always put customers first, which means serving you with honesty and integrity. We invest in regular scale calibration, hire dependable employees, and offer very competitive rates.

WE WORK AROUND YOU

Everyone has material to recycle, and it’s all unique. Let us fully customize a manufacturer program around your needs, and show you the difference Grand Rapids Iron & Metal can make.

METAL RECYCLING

Whether you have sheet iron, automotive parts, copper, or virtually any type of metal, you can trust West Michigan’s most respected metal recycler to take care of you. We use high-tech analyzers to properly identify your scrap to deliver the best value to your bottom line.
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PAPER RECYCLING

Ship us your scrap paper or we’ll pick it up. Either way, we’ll help maximize your scrap paper value and return revenue to your bottom line.
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PLASTIC RECYCLING

There are many types of plastic, and we can help you identify those that are recyclable and guide you to through an effective recovery program.
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Maximizing Efficiency and Productivity in Metal Recycling

Watch how our LeFort Baler efficiently processes and compacts scrap metal, streamlining our recycling operations for maximum productivity. This powerful machine ensures consistent, high-quality bales, helping us reduce waste and optimize material handling.
A scrap flatbed trailer meets its match. Our shear breaks down even the biggest pieces of ferrous scrap quickly and efficiently — turning oversized material into clean, shippable steel. This is how Grand Rapids Iron & Metal handles the heavy stuff and keeps our yard moving every single day. 🌐 grimrecycle.com #ScrapMetal #Shear #FlatbedTrailer #SteelRecycling #MetalRecycling #GrandRapidsMI #HeavyMachinery #YardLife #Satisfying #RecyclingIndustry Flatbed Trailer Vs Shear

Flatbed Trailer Vs Shear

A scrap flatbed trailer meets its match. Our shear breaks down even the biggest pieces of ferrous scrap quickly and efficiently — turning oversized material into clean, shippable steel.


This is how Grand Rapids Iron & Metal handles the heavy stuff and keeps our yard moving every single day.
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Dumpster Load Inbound!

Dumpster Load Inbound!

Ever wonder how loose aluminum scrap is transformed into dense, shipping-ready bales? This video shows the aluminum baling process in action at Grand Rapids Iron & Metal (GRIM). Watch our crane operator feed aluminum sheet scrap into a Lefort baler, where loose material is compressed into clean, dense bales for efficient transportation and recycling. Baling improves handling, reduces shipping costs, and prepares aluminum for the next stage of the recycling process. GRIM provides commercial and industrial scrap metal recycling throughout West Michigan, purchasing ferrous and non-ferrous metals while helping manufacturers maximize the value of their recyclable materials. Learn more at GRIMrecycle.com, and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes videos showcasing scrap metal recycling, heavy equipment, material processing, and the technology that powers the recycling industry. #AluminumRecycling #ScrapMetalRecycling #MetalRecycling #AluminumScrap #Baler #LefortBaler #IndustrialRecycling #HeavyEquipment #GrandRapids #WestMichigan Making Aluminum Bales | Scrap Metal Recycling Process

Making Aluminum Bales | Scrap Metal Recycling Process

There's nothing quite like watching a bale come together. Our crane feeds aluminum sheet straight into our Lefort Baler and just like that — raw scrap becomes a clean, dense bale ready to ship. Satisfying from start to finish.


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What does efficient scrap metal processing look like? It takes the right equipment working together. In this video, our crane operator sorts and feeds material while our hydraulic shear processes heavy scrap steel for recycling. Working in sync, these machines improve efficiency, maintain material flow, and prepare scrap for shipment and further processing. At Grand Rapids Iron & Metal (GRIM), we use modern equipment and experienced operators to deliver commercial and industrial scrap metal recycling services throughout West Michigan. From material handling to steel processing, every step is focused on safety, efficiency, and maximizing the value of recyclable materials. Learn more at GRIMrecycle.com and subscribe for more behind-the-scenes videos featuring scrap metal recycling, heavy equipment, hydraulic shears, cranes, and industrial material processing. #ScrapMetalRecycling #ScrapMetalProcessing #SteelRecycling #HydraulicShear #MaterialHandling #CraneOperator #HeavyEquipment #IndustrialRecycling #GrandRapids #WestMichigan Scrap Metal Processing | Crane & Shear Working Together

Scrap Metal Processing | Crane & Shear Working Together

Two machines. One goal. Watch our crane and shear work side by side — one sorting through the pile with precision, the other making quick work of a scrap high low.



This is what a full day at Grand Rapids Iron & Metal looks like. Efficient, powerful and built to move material.

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WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY

Joe Kirk
V.P./General Manager, Good Metals Corporation

We have been with GRIM since June 2011 and it has been a great experience since day one. They have done everything that they promised, and are always willing to do everything reasonable that we ask of them as well. They are good honest people who pay fair rates and always on time.

Jason Bosscher
Vice President - General Manager, Steel Supply & Engineering

We switched to Grand Rapids Iron and Metal a year and a half ago because they came in with some ideas that improved how we handled and sorted our scrap. Our rebate has improved, and they have been easy to work with from the start. I would recommend them to anyone who asks.